Friday, March 31, 2017

ROSE GOLD OVAL BRUSHES | REVIEW

I’m a sucker for an Instagram-hyped-product. I’ve tried applying
my foundation with a condom (gross), I’ve tried eyeliner stencils (crap), and
now I’ve finally got around to
reviewing the Oval Brushes I received for Christmas. I’m a slave to the wisdom
of my favourite bloggers and YouTubers, and whatever they love, I end up
blindly adding to my birthday and Christmas lists.

I unwrapped my Oval Brush Set on crimbo morning (Jesus, am I still reviewing Christmas gifts?!?) and
I was reeeeally excited. Like, I nearly spilled my prosecco and choked on my
Lindt Lindor. There’s around ten brushes in the set, and since it was from the
WISH app, it cost less than £10. I had asked for a cheaper set; I’m a true
believer in trying a cheaper version before splurging on a real thing. So, at
£1 per brush, it’s a pretty good deal.

Out of the ten brushes, five are larger sized and the other five
are, well, an eclectic and random mix of smaller shapes.

I’ll start off by saying that I love the look of these brushes
as a set. They’re sleek and feature a pretty rose gold accent on the handle.
It’s only when you actually try using them that you get a bit…confused.

The larger 5 brushes are pretty good. They apply foundation nice
and smooth, concealer goes on well and blends out nicely. Powder application
with these brushes is a little patchy, but it works.

The smaller 5 brushes are a mess. They are so random and
stupidly shaped and I’ve got no idea what on earth they’re for. I did a first
impressions video over on my YouTube channel (that I’ll link down below!) and I
ended up just giving up. I am so baffled and annoyed by the useless smaller
brushes that I’d quite like to set them on fire and do a sacrificial dance in
my pants.

There’s been a few blogger-recommended products that I’ve ended
up absolutely adoring; the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, the Liz Earle Hot
Cloth Cleanser, my beloved Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette.
THEN, there are a few that get an “…ehhh..”.

Or maybe an “..ehh..” is a little harsh. I’d probably give this
Oval Brush set a 5/10 overall. Worth a buy if you’re wanting to try them out,
but beware on splashing ALL the cash straight away!